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Electronic Device with Enhanced Method of Displaying Notifications

  • US 20140118272A1
  • Filed: 03/15/2013
  • Published: 05/01/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating an electronic device in regard to a notification message, the method comprising:

  • actuating a first display portion associated with a touch screen display of the electronic device so as to display a first image portion based at least indirectly upon the notification message at a first area on the touch screen display that is within the first display portion;

    first determining that a first touch input has occurred in relation to the touch screen display at the first area;

    actuating a second display portion associated with the touch screen display that encompasses at least some of the first display portion so as to continue to display the first image portion and additionally to display a second image portion at a second area on the touch screen display that is within the second display portion but that is not within the first display portion;

    actuating a third display portion associated with the touch screen display so as to display a third image portion at a third area on the touch screen display that is within the third display portion, wherein the third display portion does not encompass either of the first or second display portions;

    second determining that a further touch input has occurred in relation to the touch screen display either at the third area or a fourth area on the touch screen display that is distinct from the third area; and

    taking an action at least indirectly in response to the second determining.

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